What is the main difference between fake news and misinformation?

Fake news is created to deceive/manipulate, misinformation is unintentional

Which of these headlines is real?

Special tech saved rhinos from poachers

Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of fake news?

Fact-based and well-researched content

How can you verify whether a news story is real or fake?

Check multiple reliable sources and use fact-checking websites

Which of the following is an example of a historical fake news event?

The spread of false claims about witches during the Middle Ages

What is the best way to fight against misinformation?

Always check the credibility of sources and think critically before sharing

What role do social media algorithms play in the spread of misinformation?

They prioritize content that gets more engagement, even if it’s false

What is an example of misinformation?

A person unknowingly shares an inaccurate health tip they believe is true

Which of the following statements about deepfake videos is true?

They spread falsehood by making people appear to say things they never did

We tend to give credence to mis/disinformation because

We fall into Confirmation Bias and believe info that confirms our opinions

Why is fake news a problem in modern society?

It can manipulate public perception and influence political opinions

Why do people tend to believe fake news?

People often trust information that confirms their existing beliefs

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Answers

1
Spot the sign that makes a news story online fake
All the answers are correct
The image looks unreal and there are some spelling and grammar mistakes
The URL and site name looks unusual
You can’t verify where the story comes from
2
A family member shares a post about Smartphones which are being sold for only 50 euros due to a fault with the logo
DISINFORMATION
MISINFORMATION
3
What is the main difference between fake news and misinformation?
Fake news is always unintentional, while misinformation is deliberate
Fake news is spread only through traditional media, misinformation online
Fake news is created to deceive/manipulate, misinformation is unintentional
Fake news only affects politics, while misinformation affects health topics
4
Which of these headlines is real?
Special tech saved rhinos from poachers
Pope Francis endorsed Donald Trump to be US President
European students want to stop using their mobiles at school and study more
50% of the Italy coastline will be submergged by 2050 due to climat changes
5
Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of fake news?
Lack of credible sources
Fact-based and well-researched content
Sensational headlines
Strong emotional manipulation
6
How can you verify whether a news story is real or fake?
Believe anything with many likes and shares
Trust everything shared by your friends
Check multiple reliable sources and use fact-checking websites
Only read headlines and decide quickly
7
This miracle drink will help you lose 8kg in just 3 days – only 19.99 euros
True
False
8
Which of the following is an example of a historical fake news event?
The invention of the internet
The invention of the printing press
The spread of false claims about witches during the Middle Ages
The creation of social media platforms
9
Who has a great responsibility in spreading news, trends, challenges, opinions, purchasing advice on social media?
Politics
Influencers
Football players
Journalists
10
What is the best way to fight against misinformation?
Always check the credibility of sources and think critically before sharing
Avoid reading any news at all
Only trust news from viral social media posts
Share any story that seems shocking without checking its accuracy
11
What role do social media algorithms play in the spread of misinformation?
They prioritize content that gets more engagement, even if it’s false
They block all fake news before it reaches the public
They ensure only professional journalists can share news
They prevent the spread of misleading content
12
What is an example of misinformation?
A social media influencer intentionally spreads a conspiracy theory
A government uses media to spread propaganda
A person unknowingly shares an inaccurate health tip they believe is true
A newspaper publishes a false story on purpose to gain political advantage
13
How does fake news spread?
All answers are correct
Through videos, pictures, memes
On social media and through articles or headlines
Through word of mouth
14
Which of the following statements about deepfake videos is true?
They only exist in science fiction
They spread falsehood by making people appear to say things they never did
They have no impact on public opinion
They are always made for entertainment purposes
15
We tend to give credence to mis/disinformation because
The more we see somethng repeated the more we are to believe it to be false
All the answers are correct
Our brain tends to build an idea on a topic with a strong cognitive effort
We fall into Confirmation Bias and believe info that confirms our opinions
16
Why is fake news a problem in modern society?
It spreads slowly and is easy to detect
It is only a problem for people who use social media.
It only influences people's opinions, but does not cause real harm.
It can manipulate public perception and influence political opinions
17
Why do people tend to believe fake news?
Fake news only appears on unreliable websites
Governments control all sources of fake news
People often trust information that confirms their existing beliefs
Fake news is always backed by strong scientific evidence

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